Teaching Assistant

Polaris Inc.; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational provision in Nottingham seeks a qualified teacher to deliver high-quality KS4 maths lessons. The role involves supporting students with SEMH needs and promoting positive learning outcomes. The ideal candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status and have experience in teaching math, especially at the GCSE level. Benefits include professional development opportunities and support in your role.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Team-focused and inclusive environment

Cost of Enhanced DBS check covered

Qualifications

• Strong educational background to degree level required.
• Experience in teaching math at GCSE and functional skills.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality KS4 maths lessons.
• Support learning opportunities and promote positive behaviours.
• Report on pupils’ progress and liaise with school staff.
• Supervise pupils during non-classroom time.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience with students with SEMH

Experience in behaviour management

GCSE and functional skills teaching experience

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high‑quality KS4 maths lessons, meeting the complex SEMH needs of all pupils.
• Teach GCSE and functional skills maths, as well as a range of ASDAN qualifications.
• Support the class team in facilitating learning opportunities and promoting positive behaviours.
• Report on pupils’ progress and concerns, liaising with other school staff to ensure pupils’ needs are met.
• Run GCSE mock exams and all levels of functional skills maths.
• Supervise pupils during non‑classroom time, including extra‑curricular activities and school trips.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, driving interaction and positive learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  Have a strong basic education to degree level.
• Previous successful maths GCSE secondary/ maths functional skills teaching experience.
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH within an educational setting.
• Experience of behaviour management and techniques.
• Committed to professional development and willing to learn.
• Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check prior to commencing work.

Benefits & Support

• Commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities.
• An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children.
• A friendly and inclusive team passionate about improving pupil outcomes.
• Easthorpe School will cover the cost of the enhanced DBS check.

Easthorpe School is an independent specialist provision serving children and young people in the East Midlands who live with their families, foster carers or in residential children’s homes. The school first opened its doors in November 2022 and is expanding the team to support the increase in pupil numbers. Class sizes do not exceed 6 pupils and are supported by a qualified class teacher with one teaching assistant and any additional 1:1 support.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, cost of which will be met by Easthorpe School.